Liberation War

A black flag, a burst from the machine gun and a clear spring sky
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A black flag, a burst from the machine gun and a clear spring sky

An ear-piercing sound shattered the moment. I literally saw flames coming out the barrel of the machine gun. I knew I was shot at. My legs gave away involuntarily and I dropped to the rooftop

Freedom fighters in training. Photo: Courtesy
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Structural violence practiced by then Pakistani government resulted in 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh

Students on the streets during the non-cooperation movement of 1971. Photo: Jalaluddin Haider via Muktijuddho E-Archieve Trust
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The independence that we gained, the freedom that we want

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

PM to give Independence Day address this evening

File photo
Bangladesh

Nation to observe Genocide Day tomorrow

Sketch: TBS
Panorama

John Pilger (1939-2023): A voice for the voiceless falls silent

Dr. Fuad Halim, General Secretary of People's Relief Committee, formally received the honour in a ceremony in Sylhet on 18 Dec. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

People's Relief Committee of Kolkata receives 'Bangladesh Liberation War Award'

An iconic photo of the Liberation War taken by Anwar Hossain in Dohar, Dhaka in 1971, shows freedom fighters of 1971 celebrating independence in 1971. Photo: Anwar Hossain Foundation
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Epic tales of our Freedom Fighters

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

30 Indian war veterans arrive in Dhaka to celebrate Victory Day

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh observing Martyred Intellectuals Day today

Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Ora Saat Jon: An Epic Tale of Liberation War Heroism screened in Chattogram

Illustration: Collected
Court

SC reduces war criminal Shamsul Haque's life sentence to 10 years

Bangladesh honours Indian soldiers martyred during 1971 Liberation War
Bangladesh

Bangladesh honours Indian soldiers martyred during 1971 Liberation War